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Definition of cormorant

cormorant

/ˈkɔːr.mə.ɹənt/
cor · mo · rant
Plural:cormorants
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• noun

1

A large, dark-plumaged diving seabird of the family Phalacrocoracidae, characterized by a long, hooked bill, webbed feet, and a habit of standing with its wings spread out to dry, found along coastlines and inland waters globally.

Example

"We watched a cormorant dive beneath the surface of the lake and emerge moments later with a silver fish in its beak."

2

A greedy, rapacious, or gluttonous person.

Example

"The corrupt officials acted like cormorants, devouring the town's resources without a second thought."

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• Nearby Words

coriander
cork
corkscrew
cormorant
corn
corn salad
corn snake

Word Origin & Etymology

From Old French 'cormaran', derived from the Medieval Latin 'corvus marinus', meaning 'sea raven'.

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Cormorant. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/cormorant
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